The entire iraq baathisiran war cost maximum 800k dead. The iraniraq war, which ended in august 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest, bloodiest and costliest third world armed. This volume offers a wideranging examination of the iraniraq war 198088, featuring fresh regional and international perspectives derived from recently available new archival material. The first persian gulf war, also known as the gulf war, jan. The iraqiran war 1980 1988 on 22 september 1980, iraqi troops invaded iran, starting a war that would last for eight years. What is the best book about the 2003 invasion of iraq. The three works we recommended are among our favorites from recent years, but there are many other books out there for. After over a decade at war in iraq, we now have the best firstperson account, not only of fighting against the insurgency, but also what it felt like to come home after.
Recent literature of the iraq war books tell you why, inc. I think it is fair to say that while many of us can think of the gulf war in 1991 and the later second round, these tend to overshadow the slightly earlier iran iraq war that took place between 1980 and 1988. In accordance with the sykespicot agreement, the former ottoman empire was carved up with a number of moronically straight lines in the aftermath of world war i by the entente cordiale. There are accurate descriptions and performance evaluations of the various equipment and units involved that correspond to cordesmans excellent book lesson of modern war. Even as american military personnel are struggling with the aftermath of the iraq war, the debate continues over why and how we became involved, what happened during the war, and more important, what. Nov 11, 2015 warwick prize goes to scaldingly affecting stories of iraq war this article is more than 4 years old former us marine phil klays short story collection redeployment takes. Finally, a realistic iraq war novel the new republic. The iraq kuwait conflict, which was known as the second persian gulf war, eventually became known simply as the persian gulf war. This is the definitive book on the iraniraq war and well worth owning for anyone with an interest in the topic. But between headlines, many also turned to books to. It was commonly called the persian gulf war until iraq invaded kuwait in 1990. Booktopia buy iraq war books online from australias leading online bookstore. I think it is fair to say that while many of us can think of the gulf war in 1991 and the later second round, these tend to overshadow the slightly earlier iran. List of books and articles about persian gulf war online.
Whether youre looking for fiction drafted by american veterans of the iraq war or works authored in arabic by iraqi novelists, you dont have very far to look. The iraniraq war, by pierre razoux the new york times. The iran iraq war, which ended in august 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest, bloodiest and costliest third world armed. Sparta by roxana robinson, spoils by brian van reet, escape from baghdad. Marines from the task force tarawa are caught up in one of the most unexpected battles of the iraq war. The role of airpower in the iraniraq war maxwell afb, al. Buy a cheap copy of the iran iraq war 19801988 essential. Pages in category books about the 2003 invasion of iraq the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. From 1980 to 1988 iran and iraq fought the longest conventional war of the century. At that early date the question seemed more than a little tongue in cheek they acknowledged that stephen crane didnt write the red badge of courage until decades after the civil war had ended, and their. Iraq history, middle eastern history, books barnes.
War and the ethics of nation building, by noah feldmanfeldman was a member of the team that helped to draft iraqs provisional constitution following regime change. The iraniraq war, which ended in august 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest, bloodiest and costliest third world armed conflicts in the twentieth century. Its definitely better than murraywoods book because it relies on a much wider series of sources and shows a much better understanding of the war and the political battles within. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online. These iraq war books recount, analyze, and revisit the effects and experiences of a war that some have deemed preventable.
Minnesota historical society pressborealis books, 2003 g. The french defense expert pierre razouxs book on the 19801988 iraniraq war is superb and hugely topical razoux has a brilliant and economical way of. Jun 30, 2016 the book gives the most vivid account of what it is like to return to a society that doesnt understand or support your war. Because its more like a few books in one, you can skip to whatever section you want, so you can go straight to iraniraq. Discover the best iraq war history in best sellers. The iraniraq war was a war between the armed forces of iraq and iran lasting from september 1980 to august 1988.
Not including the fictions we were told by the bush administration. The middle east after the iraq war frederic wehrey, dalia dassa kaye, jessica watkins, jeffrey, martini, robert a. Top 10 books about the iraq war ranging from forensic intelligence reports to biting reportage and searing fiction and memoir, these books lay bare the mistakes that drove the war, and reveal. The books on the iraniraq war have been neither voluminous nor satisfying, in part because iran and iraq have remained relatively closed to scholars. Pierre razoux offers an unflinching look at a conflict seared into the regions collective memory but little understood in the west. Being a pedantic brit, just a little note to say my novel in fact ends on the eve of the 2003 iraq war i. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Iraniraq rivalry, the islamic revolution and saddams ambitions. Persian gulf wars, two conflicts involving iraq and u. It included tragic slaughter of child soldiers, use of chemical weapons, striking of civilian shipping, and destruction of cities.
Like all wars, this one has produced a library of great books. Nuclear weapons were seen as redundant by saddam after the success of the iraqi chemical weapons program. Read the iraniraq war 19801988 by professor efraim karsh available from rakuten kobo. A reading list of modern war stories the new york times. The three works we recommended are among our favorites from recent years, but there are many other books out there for you to discover. Another book in the cold war series from pen and sword and another interesting one. Professor karsh addresses the causes of the iraniraq war, unpacking the objectives of the two belligerents and examining how far objectives were matched by strategy. The iraqkuwait war, which the united states entered, later was called the persian gulf war or the gulf war. A selection of books related to the wars in iraq and afghanistan. If you like history though youll probably enjoy reading the rest of it. The books on the iraniraq war have been neither voluminous nor satisfying, in part because iran and iraq have remained relatively closed to. We are living amidst the fallout of the most controversial conflict of our times. Warwick prize goes to scaldingly affecting stories of iraq war.
Feb 22, 2016 whether youre looking for fiction drafted by american veterans of the iraq war or works authored in arabic by iraqi novelists, you dont have very far to look. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Drawing from an extensive cache of captured iraqi government records, this book is the first comprehensive military and strategic account of the war through the lens of the iraqi regime and its senior military commanders. Jul, 2016 top 10 books about the iraq war ranging from forensic intelligence reports to biting reportage and searing fiction and memoir, these books lay bare the mistakes that drove the war, and reveal. Iraq bought a thermonuclear reactor from france in 1976 and continued to buy uranium from france and portugal. Apr 14, 2017 15 great books about iraq, afghanistan indispensible from the familiar to the obscure, novelist and military man jesse goolsby runs down the poetry, fiction, memoir and history you need to make. Middle east and europe iraq and iran recommended reading 2 what we owe iraq. Top 10 books about the iraq war ranging from forensic intelligence reports to biting reportage and searing fiction and memoir, these books lay. The most extraordinary battle of the iraq war by tim pritchard mass market paperback from presidio press 2007march 23, 2003.
Warwick prize goes to scaldingly affecting stories of. Iraq soldier describes war in poetry poet brian turner served as a sergeant in the us armys third stryker brigade in iraq. Buy a cheap copy of the iraniraq war 19801988 essential. But between headlines, many also turned to books to understand the strategy. Ranging from forensic intelligence reports to biting reportage and searing fiction and memoir, these books lay bare the mistakes that drove the. The american invasion and destruction of iraq by nicolas j.
By then there was already unambiguous evidence indicating the urgency of defusing the imminent danger posed by iraq and its primary allies in the growing terrorist conspiracy. In particular, the middle east and africas involvement are very interesting to me. The iraniraq war, which ended in august 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest, bloodi. Online shopping for iraq war from a great selection at books store. Beyond the iraq war brings together scholars and practitioners in an attempt to move beyond the polemical dimensions of the existing debate and provide a balanced analysis of what the iraq enterprise can tell us about the brand of external interventionism espoused by the bush administration and also the lessons it holds for any future.
Pages in category iraq war books the following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. The iraniraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. Read the iraq war european perspectives on politics, strategy and operations by available from rakuten kobo. Lets have a look at the five books you have chosen about iraq. Nov, 2015 the author also highlights the important domestic political issues of each country in order to provide perspective to the military actions. Top 10 books about the iraq war books the guardian. Oddly this war isnt discussed much any more, even though it is arguably the breakthrough event for the ongoing collapse of parts of the middle east. How a daring new generation of graphic novelists view the art of war theyre a far cry from spiderman and the incredible hulk.
Best books about war in iraq for more than seven years, americans learned about the war from news reports. But the best book about the iraq war isnt actually about the iraq war. This week marks the 10year anniversary of the start of the iraq war. Mar 19, 20 10 of the best works of fiction and nonfiction. It also draws some conclusions about what this all means for the larger middle east. Also, from the iraqi side, the majority of the soldiers were sunni during the iraniraq war. The iran iraq war was originally referred to as the persian gulf war until the persian gulf war of 1990 and 1991, after which it was known as the first persian gulf war. I already have read many, many books about the 20th century, but i can never find anything about the iran iraq war, despite it having a major impact on both countries and regional politics. Great reportingjournalism weaved together with history of the region. Best iraq and afghanistan war books some of the best books out there about the wars in iraq and afghanistan. Three decades ago iran and iraq became embroiled in a devastating eightyear war which served to redefine the international relations of the gulf region. While most iraqis shias supported the war in the first 2 years of the war, the last 6 years, they were neutral.
Iraniraq war simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bergquist pdf with commentary at air university press filed under. Iraq was created as a british puppet, with territory that was majority shiite the majority denomination in iran and territories that iran. The first gulf war, better known as the iraqiran war the imposed war, as the iranian authorities came to call it was one of the longest and most atrocious interstate conflicts since the end of world war ii. Iraniraq war, 198088, protracted military conflict between iran and iraq. The iran iraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east.